Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is one of the largest cities of the world with a population of 13.00-million and the biggest of the 47 prefectures throughout Japan. Its long history of prosperity started with the establishment of the shogunate by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603. At that time, Tokyo was called Edo, which by the 18th century had grown to a huge city of over a million people. It is now Japan's center for political, economic, cultural, and various other activities as well as the origin for the dissemination of information.
Modern and cosmopolitan, rich in cultural heritage, Japan’s capital moves 40 million passengers daily along its efficient train system, and 1.3 million people board a taxi each day. From majestic skyscrapers to the Imperial Palace inner gardens, the variety and intrigue of Tokyo never ends.
Today, Tokyo offers a seemingly unlimited choice of shopping, entertainment, culture and dining to its visitors. The city's history can be appreciated in districts such as Asakusa, and in many excellent museums, historic temples and gardens. Contrary to common perception, Tokyo also offers a number of attractive green spaces in the city center and within relatively short train rides at its outskirts.
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